Functional Medicine
Discover the Root Cause of Your Symptoms and Reclaim Your Health
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
At Heart to Heart Medical Center, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, MD, combines over 30 years of experience in both Western and Eastern medicine to help you heal from the inside out.
Through a compassionate and comprehensive approach, she partners with you to uncover the why behind your health challenges and restore balance to your body, mind, and spirit.
What Is Functional Medicine?
Individualized treatment plans that empower patients to achieve sustainable wellness.
Functional Medicine is a personalized, science-based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness. Instead of masking symptoms, it explores how genetics, environment, and lifestyle interact to influence long-term health and chronic disease.
Dr. Sokitch integrates modern diagnostic testing with holistic therapies, creating individualized treatment plans that empower patients to achieve sustainable wellness.
Schedule your Functional Medicine consultation with Dr. Shiroko Sokitch today. Your path to balance and vitality starts here.
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
What Is the Focus of Functional Medicine?
The focus of Functional Medicine is connection — understanding that every system in your body is interrelated.
When one system is out of balance, it can create ripple effects throughout your health.
At Heart to Heart Medical Center, Dr. Sokitch works to:
Benefits of Functional Medicine
Patients often experience profound and lasting improvements, including:
What Does Functional Medicine Treat?
Functional Medicine can help address a wide range of chronic and complex conditions, including:
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
Schedule your Functional Medicine consultation with Dr. Shiroko Sokitch today. Your path to balance and vitality starts here.
How Dr. Shiroko Approaches Functional Medicine
With triple board certifications in Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine (FMCP), and Medical Acupuncture, Dr. Shiroko blends compassionate listening with cutting-edge science. Every patient begins with a thorough evaluation — including advanced functional lab testing — to uncover hidden causes of imbalance.
Her treatments often combine:
This unique integration of East and West helps patients feel both deeply cared for and medically understood.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Functional Medicine different from conventional medicine?
Conventional medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating symptoms, while Functional Medicine seeks to uncover and address the root causes of illness through a personalized, whole-body approach.
Is Functional Medicine covered by insurance?
Some diagnostic tests or visits may be reimbursable, but Functional Medicine is typically an investment in your long-term health. Our team can provide superbills for potential reimbursement.
How long does it take to see results?
Many patients begin noticing positive changes within a few weeks, though lasting results depend on your individual health condition and commitment to your plan.
Santa Rosa, CA Services
Acupuncture
Experience natural pain relief, stress reduction, and whole-body balance with Acupuncture in Santa Rosa, CA. Dr. Shiroko combines Chinese Medicine and modern integrative care to support healing from the inside out.
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Chinese Medicine
Improve energy, digestion, immunity, and emotional well-being with Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Rosa, CA. Treatments include acupuncture, herbal support, and energy balancing for complete mind-body harmony.
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Comprehensive Health Assessment
At Heart to Heart Medical Center, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, MD offers a Comprehensive Health & Bioenergetic Assessment designed to reveal the energetic and functional state of your body.
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Craniosacral Therapy
At Heart to Heart Medical Center, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, MD offers Craniosacral Therapy as part of her integrative approach to whole-body wellness.
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Functional Medicine
Restore balance and uncover the root causes of your symptoms with Functional Medicine in Santa Rosa, CA. Dr. Shiroko integrates advanced testing, nutrition, and personalized care to support long-term healing and vitality.
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Gut & Digestive Health
Heal bloating, reflux, IBS, and gut inflammation with integrative digestive care in Santa Rosa, CA. Functional testing and nutrition support help restore optimal digestion and whole-body wellness.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy
You don’t have to accept fatigue, mood changes, or hormonal symptoms as “normal.” Discover a personalized, integrative approach to Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Shiroko Sokitch.
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Hormone & Thyroid Balance
Address fatigue, weight changes, mood shifts, and hormonal symptoms with hormone and thyroid care in Santa Rosa, CA. Personalized testing and integrative treatment bring your body back into balance.
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Integrative Medicine
Integrative Medicine in Santa Rosa, CA combines Western science with holistic healing to treat the whole person. Personalized plans support chronic conditions, stress, hormones, and long-term wellness.
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Men’s Health
Improve energy, hormones, metabolism, and emotional resilience with men’s integrative health in Santa Rosa, CA. Support for low testosterone, stress, weight changes, and cardiovascular wellness.
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Nutrition & Diet Counseling
Boost energy, digestion, and overall wellness with functional nutrition counseling in Santa Rosa, CA. Personalized guidance reduces inflammation and supports sustainable, healthy eating.
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Peptide Therapy
Dr. Shiroko’s peptide approach is educational, integrative, and personalized, helping patients explore how peptide research may support their wellness goals.
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Stress & Anxiety Relief
Find natural relief from stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout with integrative care in Santa Rosa, CA. Acupuncture, mind-body techniques, and functional medicine help restore calm and balance.
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Weight Management
Achieve healthy, sustainable weight loss with integrative weight management in Santa Rosa, CA. Addresses hormones, metabolism, gut health, and emotional patterns for lasting results.
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Women’s Health & Menopause Support
Navigate PMS, perimenopause, menopause, and hormonal shifts with personalized women’s health care in Santa Rosa, CA. Integrative support enhances mood, sleep, energy, and long-term balance.
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